Introduction to Geodesy

Code:

EGEO2005

Acronym:

EGEO2005

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2019/2020 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geospatial Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:EG	11	The study plan from 2019	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is intended with this curricular unit (CU) to provide the students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of Geometric Geodesy, aiming at their application in field works of both plane and geodetic surveying. It is intended that students:
a) know the history of Geodesy and acquire knowledge about the different reference surfaces and coordinate systems used in Geodesy;
b) acquire knowledge about terrestrial topocentric (local geodetic and astronomical) systems, as well as knowledge on the geodetic measurements fundamental for an accurate positioning and on the methodologies for acquisition of geodetic measurements (e.g. geodetic triangulation)
c) understand the concept of geodetic datum (horizontal and vertical) and the various height systems used in Geodesy;
d) know how to apply the knowledge acquired in different CU of the same study cycle (eg, Satellite Positioning, Cartography, etc.).

Learning outcomes and competences

This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills about the various reference surfaces and global and local reference systems used in Geodesy (both geodetic and astronomical), as well as relevant geodetic measurements for precise positioning and geodetic measurement acquisition methodologies (e.g. geodetic triangulation networks). It is also intended that students undestand the concept of geodetic datum (horizontal and vertical), know the different height systems used in Geodesy and have the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in different UCs of the same cycle of studies, where theis knowledge is fundamental (eg, Satellite Positioning, Cartography, etc.).

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. The Earth's shape and size: a historical perspective


2. Fundamental concepts, reference surfaces and coordinate systems used in Geodesy


3. Introduction to height systems


4. Local Geodetic and Astronomical Systems


5. Horizontal and vertical Geodetic Datum


6. Geodetic Datums adopted in Portugal


7. Two-dimensional Geodesy

Mandatory literature

James R. Smith; Introduction to geodesy. ISBN: 9780471166603
Wolfgang Torge; Geodesy. ISBN: 3-11-012408-4
Maarten Hooijberg; Practical geodesy using computers
Richard H. Rapp; Geometric Geodesy - Part I
Richard H. Rapp; Geometric Geodesy - Part II

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes are mainly based on Power Point presentations, which are available on the site of the course. In the tutorials, an extensive set of exercises covering all sections of the course, aiming at the application and consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the theoretical classes, is solved. Computational projects will also be proposed to solve some exercises that otherwise would be time-consuming due their nature. Software for numeric computation and data analysis, e.g., MATLAB, will be used. These exercises are expected to help reinforcing the theoretical classes and the background of the students, envisaging the 2^nd Cycle in Surveying Engineering.

Software

Matlab

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	78,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho escrito	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The attendance in the tutorial classes is compulsory, according to the UP rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment is based on the final written exam (E) and on the final report with the solved computacional projects (R), which is mandatory. Final grade (FG) equals FG=0.7*E+0.3*R.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The rules of the University of Porto are obeyed.

Classification improvement

The rules of the University of Porto are obeyed.